Senior Production Engineer - NPI & Process Improvement

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Senior Production Engineer to support manufacturing operations, drive NPI, and implement process improvements across production lines. You will review drawings, lead PFMEA and waste reduction efforts, and mentor engineers and production staff to deliver robust manufacturing solutions.

Key tasks include developing processes, tooling and fixtures, collaborating with planning, quality and operations, and ensuring manufacturability through DFMA and DFM practices.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in mechanical, manufacturing or production engineering.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Experience with CAD software and engineering drawings.
• Understanding of Design for Manufacture and NPI processes.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ability to produce process documentation and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide production engineering support across manufacturing areas.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and production methods.
• Support new product introduction and Design for Manufacture activities.
• Review drawings, technical documentation, and build packs for manufacturability.
• Investigate production issues and carry out root cause analysis.
• Implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Create and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and safe systems of work.
• Lead PFMEA, error-proofing, and waste reduction activities.
• Support non-conformance investigations and manufacturing issue resolution.
• Monitor production KPIs and identify process improvements.
• Provide technical support and mentoring to engineers and production staff.
• Work with planning, quality, engineering, and operations teams.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Production Engineering

HNC/HND

Tools

CAD software

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a Senior Production Engineer to support manufacturing operations, drive NPI, and implement process improvements across production lines. You will review drawings, lead PFMEA and waste reduction efforts, and mentor engineers and production staff to deliver robust manufacturing solutions.

Key tasks include developing processes, tooling and fixtures, collaborating with planning, quality and operations, and ensuring manufacturability through DFMA and DFM practices.